Childminder in DerbyshireOfsted inspection, 12 Oct 2011

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY253180 Inspection date 12/10/2011 Inspector Karen Byfleet

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives with her family in Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor and two rooms on the first floor of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently 11 children on her register and of these three are in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler groups.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and she receives support from the local authority.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder recognises and values the uniqueness of each child that attends. Children are happy and settled within the well organised environment. Effective partnerships with parents have been established to ensure children's welfare needs are consistently met. Partnerships with other providers have also been established to ensure consistency and coherence in children's care and learning. All required documentation is in place which ensures children are well safeguarded. The childminder has started to self-evaluate her provision and she has clear vision for the future and how she intends to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 further develop the risk assessment to ensure anything with which children come into contact with is covered, with specific regard to toys and resources  further develop the culture of reflective practice with regard to the self- evaluation system.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded. The childminder has devised and implemented an effective safeguarding policy which she has shared with parents. She is clear about her roles and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and where to go to seek advice if she has any concerns. The childminder is well organised and has all her documents in separate files, including contracts and children's information. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This ensures confidentiality of documents. Information for parents is displayed around the childminder's home. For example, she has displayed her registration certificate, first aid certificate and the poster with Ofsted contact details, should parents wish to contact them with any concerns they may have about the provision. Risk assessments for all the premises, including the rear garden and all outings are in place. However, risk assessments for toys and resources have not

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the early years provision

been implemented and the risk assessments are not dated and signed following any reviews.

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the early years provision

An emergency evacuation plan is in place and displayed for parents to see. The childminder regularly practices the emergency drill with the children, helping to raise their awareness of safety. All emergency evacuation drills are recorded. The childminder promotes children's health and welfare well as she provides them with healthy balanced diets for snacks and lunches. They enjoy their snack of fresh carrot sticks and cheese biscuits. Children follow good personal hygiene routines such as hand washing before eating and after using the toilet. They are provided with paper hand towels in the bathroom to help prevent the spread of infection. All required written parental permissions are in place for the childminder to administer medication and seek any necessary medical advice or treatment, enhancing children's well-being. The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans effective activities which incorporate the interests of

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the early years provision

the children that attend. She then reviews the plans and identifies the next steps in children's learning to help with future planning. The childminder has started a self- evaluation process and has identified areas of her provision that she feels are strengths and areas she has identified as areas to make improvements. She is currently working with her local authority development worker to further improve her self-evaluation process.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good partnerships with other providers who are willing to share information with her about children's learning and development. Partnerships with parents are solid. She has a friendly, professional relationship with parents and asks for their views about her provision through questionnaires. This enables her to address any areas parents may be concerned about and also to establish what they like about her provision. For example, positive comments noted on the questionnaires include: "I like how the childminder is flexible and accommodating to our needs".

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and settled. Children are making good progress in their learning and development as the childminder plans and provides a good range of age appropriate activities. She has deployed her resources well which enables children to self-select and has ensured toys and activities for the older children are stored above those for the younger children. However, very young children were observed to access 'play money' within the role play cash registers. This was highlighted to the childminder as a potential hazard and she quickly removed it This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 from the young children's reach. The environment is well organised with a separate play room that houses all the toys and resources. Children undertake a variety of learning activities such as cooking, play dough and arts and crafts. They

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and outcomes for children

also participate in a good range of physical activities both indoors and outside. They visit the local parks where they access large equipment for climbing and balancing and within the rear garden they enjoy gardening activities as they have planted various flowers and fruits. There is a good balance of adult led and child initiated activities. The childminder plans a variety of activities that help children to progress in their learning and which she knows children enjoy. For example, she has provided inset puzzles of shoes for the younger children to learn right and left. Children enjoy and easily access a good range of interactive toys such as push button toys, shape sorters, musical instruments, lap top, toy cameras, play telephones, binoculars and magnifying glass. The childminder engages with the children in their role play as they dress and undress the dollies. Through dressing up, books, small world play and posters displayed in the home, children are

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and outcomes for children

developing a good understanding of diversity. For example, they have figures within the small world play that promote different ages, gender and disabilities. They have access to a wide variety of dressing clothes for different jobs such as police, fantasy outfits and costumes from around the world. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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